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Old 01-26-2004, 08:48 PM   #1
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I called Vortec looking for a supercharger kit for my 88 C4. They directed me to "Blower Works", used to be called "Carol's". Anyway, they make a kit and use the Vortec. The guy was very knowlegable and spent alot of time answering my questions. Anyone heard of them???
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Old 01-26-2004, 10:02 PM   #2
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I called Vortec looking for a supercharger kit for my 88 C4. They directed me to "Blower Works", used to be called "Carol's". Anyway, they make a kit and use the Vortec. The guy was very knowlegable and spent alot of time answering my questions. Anyone heard of them???
Must have been Carroll Supercharging in New Jersey. The site is http://www.carrollsupercharging.com/ and it has been renamed to Blower Works.

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Old 01-26-2004, 10:52 PM   #3
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last oct or nov I call carolls to buy a gauge mount.........no one awsered the phone...I called two times two differant days and then finally left a message....two days later they called back........he wanted to know if I had a caroll kit, like they wouldn't sell me one if not...so I lied and said it was a caroll supercharger kit and then he took the information and credit card number.....never saw the gauge mount but they didn't hit the credit card ether...I've called serveral times sense and still no one awsers the phone.
So I bought one from eckers..........It would be tough to deal with a company like this. :chevy
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Old 01-26-2004, 11:31 PM   #4
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Personally, I don't have experience dealing with the company, but from what I know of their kits they are the most complete reliable kits available. They cover all the bases and don't take short cuts like ATI :rolleyes:

You can't go wrong.

If you buy and ATI kit you'll end up replacing half the components with better ones.
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Old 01-26-2004, 11:49 PM   #5
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last oct or nov I call carolls to buy a gauge mount.........no one awsered the phone...I called two times two differant days and then finally left a message....two days later they called back........he wanted to know if I had a caroll kit, like they wouldn't sell me one if not...so I lied and said it was a caroll supercharger kit and then he took the information and credit card number.....never saw the gauge mount but they didn't hit the credit card ether...I've called serveral times sense and still no one awsers the phone.
So I bought one from eckers..........It would be tough to deal with a company like this. :chevy
I emailed them about the hood prop relocation kit and also about the side fender plastic thing they use to complete their supercharger install. NEVER HEARD a word from them.

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Old 01-27-2004, 01:22 AM   #6
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I have had two Carrol kits. Very complete. But if you can't reach them, how good is their warrany? I have their catalog next to the computer. If you have questions about their products email me. But again, if you cant reach them.....
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Old 01-27-2004, 11:20 AM   #7
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how good is their warrany?
The most expensive component is the head unit, and that's warranted from the factory anyway. I'm sure all you need is proof of purchase to satisfy Vortech.
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Old 01-29-2004, 07:04 PM   #8
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I am currently dealing with them. Good quality parts, terrible customer service. It has been almost four months and I am still missing parts., they have my money, and I don't have all the stuff ordered. I did not buy a complete kit from them, maybe that is why taking so long. They also wanted cash, check or money order. Stated that they had some problems with the credit card machine or something....Good Luck
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Old 01-29-2004, 08:41 PM   #9
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Did your kit come with a pulley or did you have to send your stock one in for machining?
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Old 01-29-2004, 10:04 PM   #10
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I ordered the head unit thru a friend, no pulley. I ordered the blower works pulley, with their tappered lock setup.
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Old 01-29-2004, 10:46 PM   #11
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I am currently dealing with them. Good quality parts, terrible customer service.
Guys it doesn't really matter. ATI has crappy customer service too. You're damned if you do, damned if you don't when selecting companies to buy from.

Let's just all count our lucky stars both ATI and Vortech have good quality products.
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Old 02-04-2004, 07:53 PM   #12
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Autotech you wouldn't have a number for Blower Works as it seems Carroll's is gone. I called one of the techs but he hasn't called me back.
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Old 02-05-2004, 10:21 AM   #13
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If you want to get a SCREAMIN' deal on a new supercharger system, call John at Superchargers, Inc. here in Indy.. John beat Superchargers Online by $600 for mu ATI f2 head unit...his number is (317) 440-2314. He is also a Vortech dealer.

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